Saturday, September 25, 2010

The Perfect Storm, in Reverse

WHEN IT ALL COMES RIGHT

Thursday, we experienced a rare occurrence of a UCSF Perfect Storm. No, we did not sink our fishing boat and drown like poor George Clooney and the boys. Rather, it was 180 degrees from that unfortunate incident. Everything went swimmingly (swimmingly, get it?) and we had quite a marvelous day. I know this sounds absurd in relation to a hospital visit, but it is gleefully true. And more than deserved, I will say. We have spent hundreds of unpleasant days there, so we feel we earned this one.

It was a relatively nice early-morning drive to a 7:00 am arrival, moving quickly through admitting and directly to my beloved cath lab. I was first on the launching pad, and due to a surprising normalcy in my pulmonary pressure the anticipated biopsy was cancelled. Everyone was happy at me, so after a brisk and refreshing X-ray, we hit the road. We dined luxuriously in the cafeteria, and even got a wave and a "How are ya" from our brilliant heart surgeon, the famous Dr. Hoopes. No worries on the bridge and we arrived on time and happy at Chris and Leslie's to enjoy a birthday celebration for Sandy C.

ONE GLORIOUS DAY

On the spur of a moment, we decided to tempt fate and go to The City, strictly for pleasure, to catch the Paris: City of Light exhibit at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. With the balmy weather, we did choose to take the S2000, and once again encountered a substantial dose of traffic. Due to the need to be in Oakland for Dinner with the Gang at 5:00 pm, we kinda rushed through the exhibit and the spectacular views from the Palace.

A fairly decent run back across the Bay got us to The Lake Chalet on time. On the shore of Lake Merritt, this former boat house has beautiful views, excellent ambiance and very good food. It was particularly scenic as the sun set and the lights lining the lake came on. After a gorgeous moonlit ride home, we arrived tired but fully happy with our day.

So, goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.

Bob/Irv
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RJ/Bob/Irv is a 61-year-old beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, motor racing fanatic, and Livermore resident who received a heart and kidney transplant in February of 2010. Bob's recent years have been defined by his health, which forced him into early retirement. Unfortunately, many of his days were spent in a dialysis center or at various medical appointments, primarily due to his living with diabetes for over 40 years. Numerous were panic visits to various Emergency Rooms all over California for treatment of chest pain. But now no more dialysis and no more late-night dashes to UCSF! The main focus of Bob's family, friends, and doctors has been a prompt transplant, so that he can get back to traveling with his Sweetie, driving fast cars, enjoying great music and laughing with his friends. This blog will function as a way to communicate with all interested parties and to keep everyone informed. And hopefully it can serve a great purpose also, in making people more aware of the importance of organ donation and how each life saved has a positive effect on dozens of related friends and relatives.